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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,178.34, 268,452.22 and 168,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,178.34, 268,452.22 and 168,511.24 is: 252,470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,178.34 : 268,452.22 = 168,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,178.34/268,452.22 = 168,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,178.34x = 268,452.22 × 168,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,178.34x = 45,237,217,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,237,217,458.22/179,178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,470.35

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